**Description** Operating in the global marketplace means companies face a variety of different business, cultural, language and regulatory environments. Our Integrated and Global Solutions (IGS) line of business helps the world’s most complex companies navigate the challenges of multi-country issues based on context knowledge of trends and innovative multi-client solutions. As an HR Mergers & Acquisition Associate Director, you will be part of the broader IGS team, focused specifically on helping our clients navigate complex transactions. In this role you will be responsible for managing a wide variety of transaction-related projects, leveraging your experience to make recommendations on plan design and management for the full array of M&A projects. In this role you will serve as the project manager and day-to-day communication liaison with our clients, trouble shoot issues, create client deliverables, contribute to client management and new business activities, and participate in the creation of new intellectual capital. You will have the opportunity to generate business by participating in new business activities and expanding existing client engagements, as well as participate in broader benefits and compensation consulting projects within the IGS team. You will have the opportunity to position yourself to grow into a senior relationship management and/or leadership role by serving as the pivotal point of contact on all projects and working alongside industry experts on cutting edge solutions. **The Role** + Deliver superior, consistent project management on transaction-related projects: + Draft statements of work, project plans and budgets involving multiple workstreams and client and consultant teams across geographic boundaries internationally + Serve as the day-to-day project lead, ensuring the progress of the team against established objectives, budget, timeline, deliverables and quality standards + Serve as primary, daily contact to clients located in headquarters as well as overseas offices concerning delivery of services, coordinating with Willis Towers Watson Consultants globally + Manage client expectations and raise appropriate issues to Senior Consultants and Relationship Managers + Develop a trusted advisor relationship with client contacts through effective communication, efficient high quality execution of projects, and proactively advising clients + Meet revenue and billable hour goals as described by manager + Support the generation of new business as part of the broader team + Develop new business opportunities and enhance existing relationships + Directly contribute to clients’ success through applying your technical expertise + Building relationships internally and collaborating effectively on cross-functional teams + Serve as mentor to project team associates + Conducting review of client deliverable to ensure alignment to client objectives, leverage of optimal WTW services and solutions, and adherence to WTW professional excellence standards + Participate in special projects including benefit plan strategy and design, plan management and governance strategy, and global financing and funding policies **Qualifications** **The Requirements** + 7 - 10+ years of business experience managing mergers, acquisitions and/or divestitures for multinational companies, preferably within a client servicing environment + Deep knowledge of HR M&A, HR programs and process and experience working with a variety of transaction types including mergers, acquisitions and divestitures + Proven ability to sell and deliver management consulting services to senior business leaders through individual contributions as well as by leading a consulting team + Experience successfully managing multiple projects, large diversified teams and producing quality deliverables on time and within budget + Strong client relationship, interpersonal and team skills with the ability to work independently and on client teams in a fast-paced environment + Proven project management skills, flexibility and ability to diagnose and resolve issues + Strong analytical skills; the ability to synthesize data and develop insights and combine this with creativity + Strong Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills + Demonstrated outstanding business acumen + An executive presence with polished and well-developed written and oral communication skills + Superior ability to influence and collaborate with senior management and work across all levels of an organization + Enjoys training/mentoring junior staff + Experience working within and leading virtual teams + Flexibility regarding travel and work extended hours as needed + An undergraduate degree is required; Advanced degree in related field preferred **Compensation and Benefits** Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only). **Compensation** The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 USD annually. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus **Company Benefits** WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): + Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program) + Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (only included for Washington roles) + Retirement Benefits: Qualified contributory pension plan (if eligible) and 401(k) plan with annual nonelective company contribution. Non-qualified retirement plans available to senior level colleagues who satisfy the plans’ eligibility requirements. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution. We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more. This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified. Note that visa employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity. **EOE, including disability/vets**